Relief Donor Care Officer

South African National Blood Service; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Roodepoort is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to assess donor acceptability and perform blood collection procedures. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of registered nursing experience, be registered with SANC, and possess a BLS Certificate. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with operational targets and managing clinic staff, with opportunities for overtime and variable hours. This is a crucial role in maintaining healthcare standards in blood collection.

Qualifications

• 2 Years Registered Professional Nurse experience required.
• Current registration with SANC.
• Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the acceptability of a Donor according to protocol.
• Perform blood collection procedures according to SOPs.
• Ensure collection targets are achieved.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer Service Orientation

Relationship Building

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Professional Nurse (RPN)

BLS Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose of the job:

To assess the acceptability of a Donor according to a set protocol and perform all the procedures including Whole Blood, Whole Blood Autologous/Designate, Double Red Cell and Apheresis Platelet collections according to Standard Operating Procedures. In addition ensures collection targets are achieved. These functions are performed routinely.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial objectives
• Operational objectives
• Achieve Quality and Risk compliance
• Manage Clinic Staff on ad hoc bases to ensure good relations, teamwork, employee commitment and a professional service delivery.
• Customer Relations
  
  

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork
  
  

Note

• All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS' Employment Equity Plan
• Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date
  
  

Furthermore note that no advertisement may in any way make reference to /or exclude anybody based on race, gender etc.

Education

Minimum requirements

• Registered Professional Nurse (RPN).
• BLS Certificate
  
  

Experience

• 2 Years Registered Professional Nurse experience
• Current registration with SANC.
• Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
• Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
• Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
• The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.